Well Travelled Man

October 1, 1993|By DAVE JOSEPH Staff Writer

Since February 1991, Kimble has been a member of the Blues, Nordiques, Lightning, Bruins, Panthers and Blackhawks. "That's the way it goes in sports," said Kimble before leaving the Panthers' training facility. "But I have no bad words to say about these people. They've been good to me.''... Clarke said he talked contract Wednesday night with Rob Niedermayer's agent, Michael Barnett, "but we're not very close in our thinking right now," Clarke said. "We haven't been able to get numbers that are adequate to both sides."Several options are being discussed, Clarke said. A contract must be signed by Oct. 4 or Niedermayer will not be eligible to play this year in the NHL. ... The Florida Panthers Video Hockey Guide, hosted by goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, is available now at all Blockbuster stores. It was shown Thursday after the Panthers' workout. The video is entertaining, has some old footage of Bobby Orr and Gordie Howe, and Vanbiesbrouck does a good job of explaining the blue line, red line, penalties and the equipment worn. The video rental fee is 50 cents, with all proceeds going to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.